Throughout the acclaimed novel, written by Harper Lee, symbolism is evident and a fine example of that is the mockingbird which represents innocence and racism. In the novel, Atticus warns Jem, “Kill all the bluejays you want, if you can hit ‘em, but remember it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird” (Lee 103). The mockingbird represent innocence, which may imply why Atticus states it is a sin to kill a mockingbird. This emphasizes the value of childhood innocence and the different perspectives of Scout and her take on racism compared to the more stubborn minded characters. Furthermore, the blue jays may represent evil and the people who are guilty of discriminating others. This is inferred because Atticus tells Jem that he can kill all the bluejays
